[BREAKING] Niger Coup: Russia Speaks On Military Action, Deploying Troops (DETAILS)

[BREAKING] Niger Coup: Russia Speaks On Military Action, Deploying Troops (DETAILS)

Russia’s top diplomat, Ambassador Alexei Shebarshin, clarified on Wednesday that Russia has no intentions of deploying its military in Niger, refuting the widespread rumors on social media that Russia would support the coup plotters in the country.

The Ambassador emphasized that Russia opposes any military resolution to the conflict and has no plans to use its armed forces in Niger. He also advised Niger to resolve its problems constitutionally and independently, without resorting to force or threats.

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Similarly, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the coup in Niger is an anti-constitutional act, and it is crucial to restore constitutional order in the country.

The July 26 coup in Niger received international condemnation from world leaders and organizations. ECOWAS and the African Union issued ultimatums for the coup plotters to reinstate the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum. ECOWAS threatened to use force if the ultimatum is not heeded, leading to counter-threats from Burkina Faso and Mali, two other West African countries controlled by soldiers who successfully led coups.

Nigeria, a significant neighbor of Niger with the largest army, population, and economy in West Africa, has also condemned the coup, with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu leading ECOWAS’ efforts to demand the return of President Bazoum.

In addition to the threat of force, ECOWAS has imposed a blockade on Niger, frozen its assets, and imposed other sanctions on the coup plotters.

The EU, UN, and the US have all denounced the coup and expressed support for the actions taken by ECOWAS.